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Gum swollen with bit pus
Dr since 3 days lower side one teeth gum. Is swollen and to I saw some white thing on tht and now pus cmg out... I tried capturing pic but thts not visible in pic...
Now this situation can not go out to visit dentists... Pls suggest me wt to do
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Maybe due to wisdom teeth.
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There can be a no of possibilities ,it would be best if you do a video consultation .
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A picture would have been very helpful but anyway the infection can be due to many reasons like cavity, food accumulation, gum problems, erupting last tooth etc.
So I will give you few general solutions.
Lukewarm salt water rinse thrice daily and medicated mouthwash rinse twice daily.
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If problem continues consult online or visit dentist
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Make sure there is no food stuck between teeth. You can use dental floss to take it out.
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You might be having wisdom teeth related infection of the gums called as ' pericoronitis'.
For further information about it consult online through Practo .let me know if, I can help you to find out best solution for it.
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in the meanwhile you can rinse with lukewarm salt water after every meals to maintain oral hygiene & to keep that area clean.
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It can be periodontitis or it can be a tooth Infection leading to gum disease
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you can use chlorhexidine mouthwash for time being but report to a dentist as early as possible
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